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What is Tiger Balm?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Tiger Balm is considered a topical analgesic. It is used for the relief of minor aches and pains from arthritis, muscle strain, headaches or backaches. Tiger Balm promotes blood flow around injured areas and sore muscles. Tiger Balm also has an anesthetic effect which penetrates deep down into muscle tissue to numb pain. Tiger Balm is an herbal analgesic whose ingredients include camphor, capsicum and menthol. Tiger Balm is available as ointment, oil, spray, lotion, patch, cream or plaster.

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